Profile Of Gusti Purbaya: Crown Prince Of The 22-year-old Surakata Palace

Gusti Purbaya Gusti Purbaya (INSTAGRAM/@kraton_solo)

YOGYAKARTA Profile of Gusti Purbaya became the subject of discussion after the King of the Surakarta Palace Raja Sinuhun PB XIII Hangabeh died on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The death of the Surakata Palace King automatically places Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Harya (KGPH) Purbaya or KGPAA Hamangkunegoro as the crown prince who will replace his father as king. Then who is the real KGPH?

KGPH Purbaya is the crown prince who was born on February 27, 2003 in Surakarta. He is the son of PB XIII Hangabeh and Kanjeng Ratu Asih (GKR Pakubuwana Pradapaningsih). Gusti Purbaya, who has the small name Gusti Raden Mas Suryo Aryo Mustiko, later changed his name to KGPAA Hamangkunegoro Rajaputra Narendra Mataram after being officially inaugurated as crown prince.

The inauguration of Gusti Purbaya as KGPAA Hamangkunegoro took place on February 27, 2022. The inauguration was held by holding a ceremony to increase the throne at the Solo Palace. When inaugurated, the age of KGPAA Hamangkunegoro was 22 years. Gusti Purbaya is still listed as a student at the Faculty of Law (FH) at Diponegoro University, Semarang.

As the crown prince, Gusti Purbaya is known to be active in traditional arts, especially wayang kulit and karawitan. In addition, Gusti Purbaya also often shares activities held in the Surakarta Palace, especially those related to the introduction of Javanese culture.

After Sinuhun PB XIII Hangabehi died, the spotlight on Gusti Purbaya as the successor to the throne was getting heavier. Coupled with the declaration that he misappropriated in front of his father's body before being dispatched to the Tomb of the Mataram Kings in Imogiri. The declaration was said in Javanese.

On the orders and orders of Sri Susuhunan Pakubuwono XIII, I, Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Anom Hamangkunegoro, today, Wednesday Legi, 14 Jumadiwal Year Dal 1959 or 5 November 2025, rose the throne to become the King of the Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace with the title Sampeyandalem Tingkg Sinuhun Kanjeng Susuhunan Pakubuwono XIV, Thus the meaning of the declaration made by Gusti Purboyo.

Regarding the pledge, the eldest brother of PB XIV, Gusti Kanjeng Ratu (GKR) Timoer Rumbaikusuma Dewayani, stated that what his younger brother had done was in accordance with custom. The oath that is broadcast on the body of the king that has been missing is a tradition that has been carried out for a long time so that it does not violate the customs.

GKR Timoer actually appreciated the quick step in order to avoid a power vacuum in the palace. With the policy of government and customary affairs, it can run normally.

"All traditional processions and the responsibility of the caraton government continue as they should, under the leadership of the new king, Sampeyandalem Leaves Sinuhun Kanjeng Susuhunan Paku Buwono XIV," he explained.

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